![]() When Mercedes first showed the EQC earlier this year, we were told it'd have a range of "around 200 miles" - a fair bit less than the 234- and 238-mile ranges of the But in order for a new electric crossover like the 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC to be competitive, a 220-mile day trip needs to be totally doable without having to stop and recharge. That's a long way to go just to enjoy a light lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's a vast improvement over the previous-generation GLE, which was feeling old against more modern competition, but makes more sense as a cheaper used car.Research & Development center in Sunnyvale, California, to the beautiful, coastal region known as Big Sur. Mercedes claims that this suspension delivers excellent levels of comfort and nimbleness in corners. It can also lean into corners like a tilting train. It's linked to a forward facing camera that monitors the road surface, and controls each wheel individually, adjusting them for potholes and road bumps a split second before the car drives over them. ![]() The car has been transformed with Mercedes' latest dashboard technology, too, with two 12.3-inch screens stretching from the driver's door to the middle of the dashboard and there's also the gimmicky option of gesture control that allows you to change a radio station, for example, by pointing at the screen.Īdvanced air suspension is available - at a price. With only five seats in place, the 825-litre boot is bigger than you'll find in the BMW or Audi. It's longer between the wheels, creating more passenger space, and making room for a seven-seat option, matching rivals such as the Land Rover Discovery, BMW X5 and Audi Q7. The latest Mercedes GLE went on sale in 2019 with new engines and hybrid technology that claims much-improved fuel economy over the previous GLE. Low carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, will cut company car tax bills. A plug-in hybrid model will also be available, with a large battery that should be able to power the car for 20 miles or more when fully charged. For more performance, there’s the AMG GLC 43 or even more powerful GLC 63, but its rivals include the Jaguar F-Pace and sporty Porsche Macan, both of which will appeal more to thrill-seekers.Īn updated version of the car arrived in summer 2019, and is likely to feature an upgraded interior, with improved technology. Those in need of a little more interior space or seven seats might want to consider the Land Rover Discovery Sport, but the Mercedes GLC is perfectly practical. When fitted with optional air suspension, the GLC glides over bumps and potholes, while the nine-speed automatic gearbox is smooth and helps keep the economical diesel engines quiet. It feels less nimble and sporty than these rivals, but has the edge when it comes to comfort. ![]() The Mercedes GLC is the size of a Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga but offers more comfort and luxury - much like similarly-sized cars such as the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. The extra practicality of the GLA is obvious in the boot, where there is 495 litres of space (though diesel models have 10 litres less than that), which is 40% more luggage capacity than the A-Class hatchback, but still a little less than you’ll get in a BMW X1. ![]() Seats are lower than in rival cars such as the Mini Countryman, Audi Q3 and BMW X1. Some versions of the GLA have four-wheel drive but don't expect to go too far off-road since the car isn't high enough from the ground. ![]() The latest version (pictured above) was launched in 2020 and, like its predecessor, it's based on the A-Class family hatchback, so it inherits some of the best aspects of that car, including an attractive and modern-looking interior, with Mercedes' latest dual-screen dashboard set-up, rather than the tablet-like media display found on the older cars. It’s really a crossover, because it uses the mechanical parts from the A-Class, in a car that’s taller and a little more rugged, with a higher driving position. Mercedes' GLA is the company’s smallest SUV. ![]()
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